As we enter Chapter Six of the aquatic fairytale that has become such a big part of the festival season for fans across the country, the time has come to reveal the theme for Imagine 2019. Embarking on a new tale that leads to the deepest depths of the ocean and sunken treasures to be found, fans are invited to journey with the Imagine family to find “What Lies Deep at the Bottom of the Ocean.” Discover an underwater city, once lost, but now found as Imagine transforms the Atlanta Motor Speedway into an aquatic mecca September 20-22, 2019. In celebration of this latest announcement from Imagine a special theme reveal video has been created, utilizing the Seven Lions track, “Ocean”. As fans are transported through depths of the deep blue sea and mysteries that lie beneath, one secret is revealed- Seven Lions will be the first announced headliner of Imagine 2019. Known for its monstrous lineups, Seven Lions is just the first of many to be announced over the course of the Spring as Imagine prepares to present its biggest lineup yet. For now, we invite you to come along on a beautiful aquatic adventure.

Epicenter Festival — a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents — brings a massive music lineup to its 2019 debut, with over 65 music artists performing on four stages, led by Foo Fighters, Tool and Korn. The inaugural festival takes place in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, North Carolina on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Epicenter will also feature sets from Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Bring Me The Horizon, The Cult, 311, Evanescence, Bush, +Live+ and dozens more. The expansive Rockingham Festival Grounds, being developed in coordination with Rockingham Dragway, The Rock (Rockingham Speedway), and other local land owners, promise nonstop entertainment, extensive camping options, and no curfew.

A FOOD FESTIVAL OF DELICIOUS PROPORTIONS. We're taking a whole day, dedicated to celebrate everyone's favorite sandwich! Restaurants from all over Atlanta will be serving up bites of melty, cheesy, goodness over the course of the day for your tasting pleasure! Try a few, or try them all and cast your vote for Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta! There are two sessions, early session at 11:30 am and afternoon session starting at 2:30 pm. In addition to delicious eats, we've got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, and all kinds of contests and activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. Tickets Include admission to the event, (3) complimentary Grilled Cheese Samples, plus live music, access to our Adult Game Zone and Beer Garden.

Slingin' Wings Festival is BACK for the 3rd year for a seriously saucy wing and beer festival! Join us on Saturday, April 6th, for Slingin' Wings Festival where restaurants from all over Atlanta will be slingin' chicken wings for your tasting pleasure! In addition to a full day of good eats, we've got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, plus wing eating contests and all your favorite tailgate games. General admission tickets are $17 and Wing Lover's Tickets are $35.

We are shaking things up this year at Dad’s Garage and rolling out a brand-new concept for our annual fundraiser: The Dad’s Garage Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival! After 15 years of “BaconFest,” we’ve decided to move towards an event that is more environmentally sustainable, more affordable for our patrons, and that lets us focus on doing what we do best: providing a one-of-a-kind festival experience where patrons interact directly with improvisers in booths and games. Dad’s Garage Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival is one part festival, one part theatrical weirdness you’ll only find at Dad’s Garage. In addition to plenty of beer, rides, and delicious food, our improvisers will be manning booths like “Hobo Wine Tasting,” “Wheelchair Obstacle Course,” “Bad Caricatures,” and the always-popular “Flip Cup Tournament.”

Spring is here and so is the beer! Join us for the 9th Annual Brookhaven Beer Festival, one of Atlanta's largest and most popular beer tasting events at Brookhaven Park on Peachtree Road at Osborn Road in Brookhaven! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition. Regularly priced tickets will be $50 at the door. Buy your tickets now for $40, a $10 discount! Your ticket includes: Tastings of 150+ beers and wines, 10 oz Souvenir Tasting Cup, Local and Regional Vendor Expo.

UrbanTree Cidery, Atlanta’s first craft cidery, is excited to host their first ever Sunday Funday Pet “Paw”ty on Sunday, March 31! Dog lovers are welcome to bring their furry pals, meet fellow pet owners in the community, and gather at UrbanTree’s West Midtown tasting room and outdoor patio from 12:30-6:30pm. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Vintage Pet Rescue, a nonprofit organization committed to rescuing senior pets from shelters and assisting owners who can no longer care for their senior pets. The organization also refurbishes used furniture into dog beds. During the event, guests may purchase special treats at the King of Pups vending cart and have professional photos taken of their stylishly costumed and dressed up pups by photographer Chris Cottrell. Organic, all-natural dog treats from Big Daddy Biscuits will be complimentary with a small donation to Vintage Pet Rescue, and water stations will be placed throughout the space. For the humans, UrbanTree will serve special “Hair of the Dog” cocktails, including Bloody Marys and mimosas made with UrbanTree cider, and of course, their flagship ciders and seasonal flavors. Food truck C-BO’s BBQ & Southern Cuisine will also be on-site to sell bites during the party.

It's our 15th Year! Join us for our first market of 2019 on March 31st. This one-day event features 60+ craft & vintage vendors, a great selection of local food vendors, swag bags for the first 100 attendees designed by local artist Jeffree Lerner, and DJ Zano! Free parking at the Yaarab Temple. Cost is $5 at the door, kids are free.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern’s original location in Midtown is turning nine, which calls for a celebration! Spend the evening sipping on $2 pints or throwing back $3 shots while enjoying live music. Those with hungry hankerings can enjoy $5 burgers all night long. $20 gift cards will be passed out to the first 100 guests to arrive (good for a return visit), as well as freebies for everyone. Share your love for good beer, delicious food and an exciting evening with Midtown’s favorite neighborhood tavern. Thursday, March 28th from 6 to 10 pm.

With a love for the all-time favorite Scout cookies, revelers are invited to City Winery in bustling Ponce City Market on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. to explore the relationship between the sweet treats and savory wines. Atlanta’s only winery will take attendees on a mouthwatering journey featuring five favorites including: S’mores, Samoas, Trefoils Shortbread, Do-si-dos, and Savannah Smiles, and City Winery's hand-selected wine pours. Tickets for City Winery’s Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings event are on sale now for $25, plus applicable fees, for ages 21 and up.

Ponce City Market is teaming up with the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and Georgia Aquarium to host the first annual PCM Oyster Social on Thursday, March 28 in support of Georgia’s oyster industry. Held on The Roof at Ponce City Market from 6-9pm, the event will feature oyster tastings from local restaurants including The Optimist, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, Brezza Cucina and Root Baking Co., live music from Sweet Auburn String Band, specially crafted cocktails, beer from Georgia Aquarium’s collaboration with Atlanta Brewing Company, live painting by local artists and more.

Ponce City Market, the mixed-use community hub in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, has teamed up with Spalding Nix Fine Art to host a photography pop-up gallery this month featuring works from renowned artists Landon Nordeman, Spencer Sloan and Jerry Siegel. Curated by local art expert and gallerist Spalding Nix of Spalding Nix Fine Art, the pop-up will be open through the end of March, and is located between Ponce Denim Company and COCO + MISCHA.
Looking for the eternal in the ephemeral, NYC-based Landon Nordeman is one of the world’s most sought-after fashion photographers. He has photographed events from the Oscars to the Met Gala, and his images have been featured in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Geographic and many more. Though his photographs often appear staged, Nordeman pulls back the curtains to give viewers a look into backstage scenes where his subjects are shown in candid moments that are surreal and even surprising. His first monograph, “Out of Fashion,” was published by Damiani in 2016 and was named one of the best photo books of 2016 by TIME.

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) recently debuted Passione Italiana: The Art of Espresso, a new exhibition on display through June 9 that explores espresso machine design and technology, while examining the social, political and cultural movements fueled by coffee and cafés throughout history. As part of the exhibition, the museum is hosting a series of coffee-inspired classes and events, as well as featured workshops and design talks. Check out the event line-up here!

Moe’s Original Bar B Que continues to thrive approaching its 10th year of offering its Southern Soul Food Revival at 349 14th Street in Midtown. Utilizing quality recipes and preparing consistent food at a reasonable price is its greatest attribute. From families and professionals to students and tourists, there’s something for everyone as Moe’s Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things southern, Alabama-style BBQ experience. “We are proud to approach this milestone, especially in the restaurant business,” said owner Brett Mancuso. “We appreciate our loyal following and the support from the entire Atlanta community who have dined in our restaurant or offered our catering at their parties and events.”

We've been holding on to the one we've got left for (count 'em!) three years!! Now get ready to #GoNuts with us at #LNB3 - a celebration of local craft beer, food & music and the booming return of Spring! There will be plenty of LNB staples on tap, including the elusive #Engine209 Bourbon Barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout, and brand new brews you're not gonna find anywhere else! All of these will be served up in a commemorative 16 oz #LNB3 cup!! (One cup per customer) We will also have plenty of live music to keep you energized throughout the day, including the brewery debut of local favorite Homemade Pants!! General admission tickets are $20 and include 4 beer tickets with a souvenir cup, while VIP is $45 for 6 beer tickets and access to VIP SECTION serving 4 limited edition Cask Ales and 2 exclusive small batch beers, plus a Souvenir Cup, and a bottle of Mystique Belgian Strong Ale to take home!

On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 hundreds of Atlantans descended upon The Stave Room at American Spirit Works for Culture Drivers, an exclusive event hosted by UrbanDaddy and INFINITI. An evening stimulating each of the senses, art, culture, food, cocktails and automotive excellence joined together during the private affair where culinary innovations by celebrity chef Roblé Ali took center stage. With entertainment in every corner, guests enjoyed a premium open bar, chef-driven food activation stations, an on-site DJ spinning top tracks, along with additional live music and hip-hop dance performances.
What stuck out at this year's Culture Drivers was the remarkable food: the best was the salt encrusted salmon. It was slightly salty from the salt outside, but extremely tender and flaky on the inside. What a great bite! Plus, we got to break the salt with a mallet! The leg of lamb, onion rings, pretzel bites, and all of the food was dynamite. They always put on a good party!